Name: 2021 Home Run Derby: Pete Alonso's 'locked in,' explains why Donnie Stevenson isn't throwing to him
Uploaded: 2021-07-12T04:26-05:00
Duration: 96 s
Description: Ahead of the 2021 Home Run Derby, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso chats with SNY's Michelle Margaux about his mindset going into the Derby, the custom gear he'll be using and why he didn't choose Donnie Stevenson to throw to him.

Mets

Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza spoke following the team's 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Mendoza praised starter Griffin Canning's solid effort, the strong offensive performance, and the feeling seeing his team 10 games over .500.

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Mark Vientos, Luis Torrens and Griffin Canning spoke following the Mets' 5-1 victory over the Phillies. Vientos said the Mets are "a scary team to play against" as they won their sixth straight game.    

Mark Vientos, Luis Torrens and Griffin Canning on another Mets win

 Francisco Lindor had three hits and an RBI as the Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1, earning their sixth straight victory.  The Mets' bullpen allowed just one hit and no runs over 4 innings of work as New York improved to 17-7 on the year.  

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Colin Houck hit a game-tying home run in the 9th inning for St. Lucie Mets, his third long ball of the season. In Binghamton, Jonah Tong struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings pitched, while Jett Williams 3-for-5 with two RBIs in the Rumble Ponies victory.  

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Francisco Lindor joins Steve Gelbs to discuss his grand slam for the Mets in Game 4 of the NLDS vs. the Phillies. Lindor discusses his approach at the plate and his emotions surrounding the huge moment.  

Francisco Lindor looks back at his NLDS grand slam for the Mets in Game 4 vs. the Phillies

On The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the exciting atmosphere at Citi Field so far in 2025, and how the fans are truly helping the Mets find success.

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On SportsNite, John Jastremski and John Harper speak about Francisco Lindor and how the impact of the fans has helped him play better baseball. They also talk about Tylor Megill and his influence as a starting pitcher.

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New York Mets starter Tylor Megill describes why it's a 'great time to be a Met' and reacts to his solid outing against the Phillies. Manager Carlos Mendoza also comments on the hot streak Francisco Lindor is on right now.

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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor compliments the fans in helping him notch a 1.248 OPS at Citi Field this season. Plus, DH Jesse Winker commends how amazing Lindor has looked at the plate so far this season.

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Yankees

On Baseball Night in NY, Emmanuel Berbari and Hannah Keyser examine whether Carlos Rodon can really be a reliable starter for the Yankees.

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There were no shortage of heroes for the Yankees on Wednesday night as they completed a three-game sweep of the Royals 4-3. Clarke Schmidt was thrilled to return to a packed house at Yankee Stadium for his first start of the season, tossing a strong 5.2 innings. Captain Aaron Judge snapped a 3-3 tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning and reliever Fernando Cruz took on the closer role with Devin Williams unavailable. Cruz got the job done but needed a little help from Cody Bellinger, who made a diving catch in the ninth inning to preserve the win.

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 SNY's Niki Lattarulo discusses Jasson Dominguez performance this season and his dominance in the Yankees' win over the Royals Tuesday night.

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After a difficult start to the season, Yankees' left fielder Jasson Dominguez feels his "confidence growing" after a three-RBI night in a 4-2 win over Kansas City. His bases-clearing double in the sixth inning proved to be the eventual game-winner. Starter Max Fried continues to shine, allowing just two runs in 6.2 innings. He complimented Dominguez on his big night and called the win a "great team effort."

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Jazz Chisholm and Carlos Carrasco spoke with the media after the Yankees beat the Royals 4-1 in the Bronx on Monday night.

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Team USA manager Mark DeRosa and Aaron Judge spoke with the media on Monday to announce Judge as the captain of Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Will Warren picked up his first major league win with his family in attendance as the Yankees beat the Giants 8-4. Teammate Ben Rice, who homered in the sixth inning and continues to produce in the leadoff spot, believes having a plan every time he goes to the plate is the biggest reason for his success in the early going. Cody Bellinger laced a triple and had two RBI but also complimented Rice on his approach and overall felt the team handled the inclement weather conditions well.

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The Yankees launched three more home runs, scoring nine times but then had to hold off a late Arizona charge to win 9-7. Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm, who each homered themselves, were still in awe of Aaron Judge's three-hit, four-RBI performance including his fifth homer of the young season. Judge chose to credit his teammates for taking quality at-bats and making big pitches in avoiding a sweep.

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Aaron Boone, Carlos Rodon and Anthony Volpe reacted to the Yankees' 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Starter Zac Gallen tied a career-high with 13 strikeouts of New York, blanking the team over 6.2 innings pitched.

Aaron Boone, Carlos Rodon and Anthony Volpe on Zac Gallen's dominant performance in Yankees' loss 

Jets

Jets general manager Darren Mougey speaks about his first offseason as GM, the team's plans for the upcoming NFL Draft, and Aaron Rodgers' comments.

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Jets QB Justin Fields discusses meeting with the New York coaches and staff, reuniting with college teammate Garrett Wilson, and what makes the Jets a good fit for him.

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Jamien Sherwood speaks about not having Aaron Rodgers around, his thoughts about Justin Fields, and getting ready for the season. Brandon Stephens talks about how it was an easy decision for him to join the Jets, his thoughts on coach Aaron Glenn and Justin Fields, and preparing for the season

Jamien Sherwood and Brandon Stephens on expectations for upcoming Jets season

SNY's Jeane Coakley speaks with Jets owner Woody Johnson on what he's seen from Aaron Glenn this offseason, Justin Fields joining the team, and girls flag football.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about Aaron Glenn saying he wants to find and keep young talent and what that means for Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner.

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SNY's Jeane Coakley speaks with Jets head coach Aaron Glenn about naming Justin Fields as the starting quarterback, what he likes about cornerback Sauce Gardner, and why he prefers to stay under the radar during the offseason.

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SNY's Jeane Coakley catches up with new Jets general manager Darren Mougey at the NFL Owners' meeting in Florida as they recap the moves he's already made and what lays ahead

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On Jets Nation, Bart Scott and Connor Rogers break down how the Jets can build their offense around Justin Fields.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes contemplates where the Jets will shift their focus next with starting quarterback Justin Fields in place.

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Giants

Penn State DE Abdul Carter speaks about the possibility of being drafted by the Giants and his growth while playing for the Nittany Lions.

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Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin, and Theo Johnson discuss getting to know their teammates, expectations for the upcoming Giants season, and what they focused on during the offseason.

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Russell Wilson speaks about meeting with the offense, the Giants having one of the best defenses in the NFL, and his relationship with Knicks captain Jalen Brunson.

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Giants head coach Brian Daboll discusses Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston speaking to the Giants' offense, evaluating players for the upcoming NFL Draft, and expectations for the upcoming season.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks on who he thinks the Giants are going to pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and reacts to what general manager Joe Schoen had to say about choosing the best available player.

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Giants general manager Joe Schoen speaks on the organization's process for the draft and if they are planning to take a quarterback. Schoen also shares his thoughts on potential draft picks Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses Brian Daboll's quiet news conference at the NFL Annual Meetings and what he learned from his comments about dual-threat Travis Hunter.

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Jameis Winston speaks about his excitement joining the Giants, what he was told his role would be when he signed with the team, and his desire to help New York win.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about the Giants not having a long-term solution at quarterback and if they are looking to find one in the draft or wait for the right opportunity.

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Knicks

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Knick Fan TV's CP The Fanchise, Pistons beat reporter for MLive Kory Woods, and SNY's Matt Spendley to go over fan questions. They discussed how the Knicks can defend Cade Cunningham, what the Knicks need to change for Game 3, and if the Knicks overreacted to the officiating during Game 2's loss to Pistons.

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 On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Knick Fan TV's CP The Fanchise and Pistons beat reporter for MLive Kory Woods to discuss the coaching situation, and if coach Tom Thibodeau is to blame for Game 2 loss to Pistons. They also talk about Mikal Bridges, and Cam Payne only getting 4 minutes of playing time.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Knicks Fan TV's CP The Fanchise and Pistons beat reporter for MLive Kory Woods to react to the Knicks' disappointing loss to Detroit in Game 2 of their playoff series, Karl-Anthony Towns' fourth quarter struggles, and how the Knicks can turn this series around.

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley alongside Chelsea Sherrod details what went wrong for the Knicks in their Game 2 loss to the Pistons, including Jalen Brunson's struggles, the rebounding battle, and Karl-Anthony Towns' absence in the fourth quarter.

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New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson explains how he needs to be a better facilitator for the team to win this first round series over Detroit. Center Karl-Anthony Towns discusses not getting a shot attempt up in the fourth quarter of the loss.

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New York Knicks wings Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart explain what went wrong in the closing minutes of the team's Game 2 loss to the Pistons, including some missed threes by Bridges that could have changed the outcome of the game.

Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart on Knicks' missed opportunities in Game 2 loss to Pistons

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau comments on what went wrong in the team's Game 2 loss to the Pistons, including the performance by Jalen Brunson and the squad's lack of rebounding.

Tom Thibodeau frustrated by Knicks' 'huge discrepancy in free throws' in Game 2 loss to Pistons

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau and captain Jalen Brunson react to the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Pistons, Cam Payne's incredible scoring off the bench, and what to look for in Game 2.

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